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Utilities - August 11, 2023

ComEd Accelerates Adoption of EVs in Illinois

ComEd partnered with regional and municipal leaders to unveil its latest programs designed to accelerate the adoption of electrified technologies, including electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois.

Microgrids - August 11, 2023

Port of San Diego Launches All-Electric Tugboat Charging Station

The Port of San Diego broke ground for the shoreside charging station designed to provide clean energy for the company’s forthcoming zero-emissions tugboat, eWolf.

GHG Emissions - August 11, 2023

DOE Provides $1.2 Billion for Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in Texas, Louisiana

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $1.2 billion to advance the development of two commercial-scale direct air capture facilities in Texas and Louisiana.

Solar - August 10, 2023

Cook County, Illinois Signs Solar PPA

Cook County announced its first power purchase agreement for renewable energy for the municipality’s buildings.

GHG Emissions - August 10, 2023

J.B. Hunt Lowers Emissions With Biogenic Fuels

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will focus on three key areas to reach its emission-reduction target that was announced in 2022.

Sourcing Renewables - August 10, 2023

California to Develop Hydrogen Strategy

California Governor Gavin Newsom directed the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to develop California's Hydrogen Market Development Strategy to increase its hydrogen market.

Solar - August 10, 2023

Rio Tinto to Build Solar in Canada

Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine will construct a large solar power plant in Canada, including over 6,600 solar panels that will generate approximately 4,200 MWh of electricity annually for the mine.

GHG Emissions - August 9, 2023